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Portugal Resident22 Oct

Faith No More return to Portugal after 17 years

Faith No More are finally coming back to Portugal – 17 years after their last concert in the country. The influential American rock band has been confirmed for NOS Alive The post Faith No More return to Portugal after 17 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Oct

Portugal Weather Today (22 October): A mixed forecast across the country

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Portugal Resident22 Oct

Mushrooms, wine and gastronomy celebrated at Dão autumn festival

The Dão wine region will celebrate the arrival of autumn with the second edition of The Mushroom Edit, a festival combining mushroom discovery, wine, gastronomy and music at the Taboadella The post Mushrooms, wine and gastronomy celebrated at Dão autumn festival appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News22 Oct

Metro Mondego invests €3 million in new vehicles

Metro Mondego, which manages the ‘metrobus’ operation in the Coimbra Region, said today that it has activated the option to purchase five more articulated buses, in an investment of approximately €3.6 million.

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Brussels hints it may “reassess” ‘strategic status’ awarded to Covas do Barroso lithium project

The European Commission has hinted today that it may reassess the ‘strategic project’ status given, at the 11th hour, on the Covas do Barroso lithium mine, which locals have been The post Brussels hints it may “reassess” ‘strategic status’ awarded to Covas do Barroso lithium project appeared first on Portugal Resident

The Portugal News21 Oct

Lisbon’s Green Street

Tucked away quietly between the neighbourhoods of Santos and Santa Catarina, Rua da Silva is known to locals and savvy travellers alike as Green Street (Rua Verde). 

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Protest camps to return to the streets of Lisbon and Porto tonight

In the Popular Assemblies held by ‘right to housing’ protestors in Lisbon and Porto this evening, votes were taken on whether or not to return to camping in the squares The post Protest camps to return to the streets of Lisbon and Porto tonight appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Taxi runs over three people on pedestrian crossing in Porto

Three people were hit this evening when a taxi ploughed into them on a pedestrian crossing in Porto, leaving one, a child, in a critical condition. According to reports, at The post Taxi runs over three people on pedestrian crossing in Porto appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News21 Oct

Wild bee species in Europe have declined over the past century

A new study reveals that most wild bee species in Europe have declined over the past 100 years, along with half of all hoverfly species, as world leaders gather for a United Nations biodiversity summit in Armenia. 

The Portugal News21 Oct

Wealth of Portugal’s richest 10% nearly doubles in 15 years

New data reveal contrasting wealth growth between Portugal’s richest and poorest households.

The Portugal News21 Oct

Former politicians’ lifetime pensions to cost Portuguese €10.2 million

Although the scheme was abolished in 2005, transitional provisions allow eligible former politicians to continue receiving lifetime pensions.

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Portugal urged to turn obesity policy into action

Portugal already has much of the policy framework needed to tackle obesity – but people living with the disease are still waiting to see it translated into actual care, a The post Portugal urged to turn obesity policy into action appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News21 Oct

Young Portuguese people prefer paying for an Uber over driving under the influence of alcohol

More than half of Portugal’s Generation Z has used ride-hailing services (TVDE) to avoid driving after consuming alcohol, according to a survey by the Behavioural Insights Unit at the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, released on 21 October.

The Portugal News21 Oct

Could Lower Rent Leave You with More? Portugal’s New Rules for Landlords

Fresh Legal Group and Lisbeyond host a webinar on choosing between AL, medium-term, and long-term rentals

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Jazz in the Wineries returns to Silves for 10th edition

Silves’ popular Jazz nas Adegas (Jazz in the Wineries) is returning for its 10th edition, bringing live music back to vineyards and wine estates across the municipality from November 2026 The post Jazz in the Wineries returns to Silves for 10th edition appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News21 Oct

Speedy driver speeding 292 kilometres per hour on the Vasco da Gama Bridge

The average-speed radar on the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon detected a driver crossing eight kilometres of the bridge in 103 seconds.

The Portugal News21 Oct

CP and Lisbon Metro to be on strike simultaneously

CP – Comboios de Portugal announces that disruptions to train services may occur on 30 October due to a strike.

The Portugal News21 Oct

Portugal tourism growth slows in August

Portugal’s tourism industry continued to grow in August, although the latest figures suggest that the pace of expansion is beginning to ease.

The Portugal News21 Oct

Lisbon approves suspension of shared scooters

The Lisbon City Council has officially suspended shared scooter use in the municipality.

Portugal Resident21 Oct

MotoGP ticket buyers get early access to Portugal F1 tickets

Motorsport fans heading to this year’s MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão are being offered an early shot at tickets for the return of Formula 1 next summer. The Algarve The post MotoGP ticket buyers get early access to Portugal F1 tickets appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News21 Oct

Portuguese environmental association calls for “real climate effort”

The environmental association Zero called today for a “real climate effort” after a UN report concluded that the world has failed to meet the goal of keeping global warming below 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Hyatt Regency Vilamoura unveils spooky weekend celebrations

The Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve is preparing a weekend of Halloween celebrations, with an immersive cocktail experience and DJ party on October 31, followed by a family-friendly brunch on November The post Hyatt Regency Vilamoura unveils spooky weekend celebrations appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Precedent created as opposition forces emergency debate on housing crisis

The housing crisis was debated in parliament this afternoon after the opposition joined forces to overturn the decision of the president of the Assembly of the Republic who rejected two The post Precedent created as opposition forces emergency debate on housing crisis appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident21 Oct

Cinema: The Fix

After their mission in Afghanistan goes tragically wrong, enter the heart of Tehran to earn redemption by pulling off a daring rescue. Director: Guy Moshe; Starring: Zachary Levi, Liam Neeson, The post Cinema: The Fix appeared first on Portugal Resident .